Copper Deterioration?


I've read many horror stories of really expensive copper cables going brown, etc due to oxidation.

Why would anybody buy expensive cable made of copper when they will go bad over time?

I hear silver cables, when oxidized, actually get BETTER. Is the same true for silver plated copper?

My current view is why waste the money on pricey copper when there's a shelf life on these guys!!

Please advise...........
dr150

Showing 1 response by kw6

There are some brands out there like Cardas, Wireworld etc.. that have an enamel coating protecting the copper which will tend to make it less susceptible to corrosion.